WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE How to Audition for Musical Theatre The Workings of Broadway Working in NYC as a Performer Acting as a Business Working Backstage on Broadway The Beginning of Broadway: Vaudeville Revue (SCROLL DOWN FOR INFORMATION)
1. HOW TO AUDITION FOR MUSICAL THEATRE Based on group preference, this can be in lecture form or in a participation workshop format. Duration can be negotiated; length dependent on group needs. Time will also be given for a Q & A. A. LECTURE PLATFORM: For any level of performer, the following will be discussed: a. Types of music to be sung b. Photos and resumes c. Cuts of songs for Auditions d. Steps to auditioning for musical theatre in New York and regionally e. Callback Preparation f. What to wear g. Presentation h. Walking into a room i. Behind-the-table auditors/creative Team B. WORKSHOP PLATFORM: Geared towards an intermediate level performer (age 10 and above) with some performing experience and/or high school/college age students ready to move into a theatre program or make the move to a professional level. a. Above Lecture Platform portion will be first half of workshop. b. Second half is mock musical theatre auditions with participants: 1. Each participant will audition with a full song or two 16 bar selections totaling less than three minutes in length. 2. Feedback will be given on material and presentation and areas to improve. 3. Music for participants will be played by NYC Broadway accompanist. 4. Accompanist will give audition advice to those performing as well.
2. THE WORKINGS OF BROADWAY This is a lecture and/or Q & A for any age/group. Length is dependent upon booking needs. More specific information/focus can be given on specific areas of the backstage jobs and what they entail if requested in advance. The following will be discussed: A. VARIOUS TYPES OF BROADWAY JOBS: a. Performers b. Backstage Personnel (Stage-Hands, Sound, Dressers, Props, etc.) c. Front-of-House Staff (Ushers, Concessions, Baristas etc.) d. Publicist e. Producers f. Investors B. TYPICAL DAY AT A BROADWAY SHOW: a. How each job (above) helps to make the given performance happen b. Actor Rehearsal/Performance Daily Schedules c. Backstage Crew Rehearsal/Repair/Tech Daily Schedule
3. WORKING IN NYC AS AN PERFORMER This is a lecture with a Q & A at the end specifically geared toward high school/college/grad students or adults considering a professional career as an actor in NYC. The following will be discussed: A. NYC AUDITIONS a. Open calls b. Agent appointments c. Union required auditions d. Submitting for auditions B. TYPES OF ACTOR JOBS AVAILABLE a. TV/Film b. Commercials c. Industrials d. Corporate e. Cruise Ships f. Theme Parks g. Theatre 1. Broadway 2. Off- Broadway 3. NYC- Other 4. Regional 5. National Tours C. AUDITION LOCATIONS a. Rehearsal Studios b. Theatres
c. Casting Offices D. COST OF LIVING a. Day jobs b. Where to live c. Daily living & planning for your needs d. Realistic budgeting E. FINDING OUT ABOUT WORK a. Trade paper b. Websites (list to be provided) F. NECESSITIES a. Personal website b. Photos/resumes c. Experience G. EDUCATIONAL CLASSES/TEACHERS a. Lists of studios/people to contact H. ACTOR UNIONS a. What they are and how to join (AEA/SAG-AFTRA) **Please note: This lecture is specific to the NY Market. Acting as a Business lecture is a helpful compliment to this lecture if more lectures are desired or for those interested in pursuing acting careers in other markets and/or for a general introduction into being a professional performer.
4. ACTING AS A BUSINESS Geared toward high school/college/grad students or adults considering a professional career as an actor in any market. This is a overview lecture on how to be a professional working performer with a Q & A at the end. The following will be discussed: A. Headshots B. Resumes C. Agents D. Marketing materials E. Personal websites F. Auditions across the country (how they differ/are the same) G. Theatrical markets across the country H. Making your own work as a performer I. Deciding where to live J. Performing Unions K. Actor Day Job ideas **Please note: This lecture is geared towards working as an performer in ANY market in the United States. Working in NYC as a Performer lecture is a helpful compliment to this lecture if more lectures are desired.
5. WORKING BACKSTAGE ON BROADWAY This is an overview lecture of jobs available when you work Backstage on a Broadway show with Q & A at the end. More specific information/focus can be given on any of the backstage jobs and what they entail if requested in advance. A. BACKSTAGE JOBS a. Sound b. Lights c. Props d. Scenery movers e. Automation f. Hair/Makeup g. Scenic Design h. Costume Design i. Musician j. Wardrobe Dressers 1. Special emphasis on Kimberly s work as a Wardrobe Dresser Swing on over 20 Broadway shows.
6. THE BEGINNING OF BROADWAY: VAUDEVILLE REVUE WICKED, LES MISERABLES and MATILDA might be the huge spectacles of today but when Broadway first started it took its cue from the most popular entertainment of its day...vaudeville! In a performance based participation workshop, geared towards kids age 15 and younger, Kimberly Faye Greenberg, Fabulous Fanny Star, will take you back 100 years where to succeed in the performing world, every individual was required to create his/her own unique act built only on props and costumes that could be carried with them on the vaudeville circuit. In a class geared for all dance levels, Kimberly will first give a Vaudeville Fanny Brice performance demonstration, then a simple movement routine will be taught. Afterward props and a unique surprise individual character name will be given to every student so that the creative imagination can take over and each participant can create his/her own unique act and character to showcase at the end of the workshop in our very own mock vaudeville revue.